Head of Wholesale Data

About Digicel

Enabling customers to live, work, play and flourish in a connected world, Digicel’s world class LTE and fibre networks deliver state-of-the-art mobile, home and business solutions.

Serving 10 million consumer and business customers in 25 markets in the Caribbean and Central America, its investments of over US$5 billion and a commitment to its communities through its Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago have contributed to positive outcomes for over 2 million people to date.

With the Better Connected ethos at the heart of everything, its 5,000 employees worldwide work together to make that a powerful reality for customers, communities and countries day in, day out.

               Digicel also delivers news, sports broadcasting, digital media and financial services in several of its markets

Visit www.digicelgroup.com for more.

Primary objective of the job: 

The Head of Wholesale Data will Lead the planning, implementation, and deliveries of Wholesale Data projects.  The incumbent will work closely with Global Connect technology group and market delivery teams to ensure timely and consistently reliable services implementations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop project plans and deliveries with specific timelines and key personnel involved
• Effectively manage project resources and allocation based on project plans and timelines
• Provide direction and support to project team members in keeping with programmatic and organizational goals
• Develop Project Management Plans from initiation, through execution to closure
• Effectively report on Projects status, including accurate and efficient project document control and record management
• Liaise with clients, internal and external partners, and suppliers

Academic Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Primary Degree in Business or Telecommunications. Telecommunications experience preferred
• Knowledge of Data Services including Subsea and Terrestrial, Ethernet, MPLS, IP Transit and Hosting/Co-Location Services 
• Qualification and experience (5 + yrs.) in Project management and service deliveries
• Proven understanding of important financial concepts, purchasing practices and industry-specific aspects of Service providers/carriers

Functional Skills:

• Proficiency in MS (Excel, Powerpoint)
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to work professionally and cooperatively with team members and outside partners
• Communicates effectively with clarity
• Excellent organizational skills with a willingness to assume responsibilities and take initiative
• Strong time management skills, especially when facing a tight deadline

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required.  Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.